Radhanagar Purba - Gosaba, South 24 Parganas

Radhanagar Purba is a village situated in the Gosaba subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 29.8 km from Gosaba and around 90.9 km from Alipore. Radhanagar-taranagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Radhanagar Purba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Radhanagar Purba is 335121. The village covers a total geographical area of 439.1 hectares and falls under the 743370 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 96 km away.

Radhanagar Purba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Radhanagar Purba

According to the 2011 Census, Radhanagar Purba village had a total population of 4,583 people, including 2,347 males and 2,236 females, living in 914 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.28%, with male literacy at 80.73% and female literacy at 67.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,413, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 335.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Radhanagar Purba

Radhanagar Purba is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Radhanagar Purba

Radhanagar Purba is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Canning, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Radhanagar Purba is about 96 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Radhanagar Purba is about 90.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Radhanagar Purba

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Radhanagar Purba village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Radhanagar Purba

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Radhanagar Purba village are given below:

FAQs about Radhanagar Purba